Born and raised in Ohio, starting in elementary school he was intrigued with the ocean. First saw saltwater at age 18 and the ocean at age 22, it has become a theme in his life. Served as a US Navy line officer, founded and volunteered several man-years to the San Francisco Ocean Film Festival, is an avid open water swimmer in San Francisco Bay, where he has logged over 3000 miles.

MBA and M.S. from Stanford in 1973, resident of San Francisco since then. Princeton B.S.E.

Thank you for the touching and eloquent article you wrote about the Island of Leyte, Philippines. During a time when the world seems smaller and more connected to everyone else, you have uplifted me and possibly countless others. Hoping to keep you updated on post-Haiyan Leyte and the principals of the documentary.